The Flamethrower is a machine block that shoots fire onto distant targets.
Settings[]
| Parameter | Default Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite | [Y] | Keys |
| Hold To Fire | False | Boolean |
| Range | x1.00 | x0.20 - x1.25 |
Behaviour[]
When activated, the Flamethrower sets everything in front of it on fire. It is superior to other burning blocks like Torches in that:
- It cannot be extinguished by Water Cannons
- It doesn't need to make physical contact with something to immolate it
- It can be turned on and off at will
However, it can only burn for ten seconds, which balances it out. It is also quite a bit larger than torches, but certainly smaller and easier to attach than Flaming Balls.
When set to negative power, the flames shoot back towards the machine - and it also doesn't set things on fire. This is great for cosmetic applications.
The particles don't actually set things on fire - instead, the flamethrower uses a long flammable box.
Despite visually appearing to be made out of wood, the Flamethrower is non-flammable. Keeping this in mind may make close-range flamethrowing machines easier to pilot.
Usage[]
It can be used to devastating effect against NPCs, wooden structures, and wooden machines. Fire spreads quickly and breaks everything.
It can also easily re-ignite extinguished burning blocks, ignite explosives, trigger Explosive Rockets, and heat up Cannons and Water Cannons.
- Heating a Cannon with the Infinite Ammo cheat enabled results in an Autocannon, though this method is less efficient than using a Timer.
- Heating a Water Cannon with fire makes it spew steam, which has much greater launching power (and recoil).
Cosmetically, a stream of flame is great for engine exhausts.
Technology[]
Since it can be used for heating up Cannons, Water Cannons, and Rockets, it has a variety of indirect uses. These include steam catapult heaters, and rocket shell launchers.
Trivia[]
The block's appearance before v0.42.
- The Flamethrower's model was updated in v0.42.
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